Legal Assistant I - AmTrust Financial : Job Details

Overview:

AmTrust North America, Inc. is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for its Staff Counsel office located in Manhattan, NY. This position is fully in office and will support the General Liability litigation teams.

• Retrieve, open, index, date stamp, and scan incoming mail
• In office 5 days a week
• Monitor, distribute and upload office faxes and email mailbox communication
• Upload digital files to document management platform including
• Download files received via CD/USB
• Distribute mail to proper teams via email and hard copy distribution if necessary
• Maintain 30-day hard copy storage and shredding protocol
• Maintain hard copy legal files in proper order according to jurisdictional requirements
• Process outbound USPS / FedEx mail
• Send closed files to storage
• Collaborate with staff, vendors, visitors in a professional and courteous manner
• Manage multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented setting
• May also have additional duties to cover office phones, greet guests/vendors
• Maintain office equipment (supplies, postage, service)
• Trouble shoot for Copiers

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior work-related experience
• Ability to lift heavy boxes, files, and paper (50 lbs.)
• Operate mailing, copy, and fax equipment
• Handle time-sensitive material
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet manner
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and multi-tasking is required